The Sober New Yorker
Episodes
Unpacking Shame: Chris' Story
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Tompkins is a therapist, author, and speaker originally from Tucson, Arizona, now based in Los Angeles. He’s passionate about helping people h...
The Alcohol Free Executive: Toni's Story
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Toni Will is a professional hockey executive, speaker, coach, and podcast host who is redefining what leadership can look like without alcohol. As the...
From Chaos to Clarity - Marci's Story
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Marci Hopkins is the host of Wake Up with Marci and the author of Chaos to Clarity. After overcoming a chaotic childhood and years of personal strugg...
35 Years Sober: My Hollywood Hike with Chris
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I met Chris on a hike in Hollywood and within minutes we discovered we were both sober. Chris is retired, leads hikes in LA, has two grown sons, and h...
Full Circle Sobriety: From One for The Road to The Sober New Yorker
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Wilson (Sober Dave) joins me for an honest, no-BS conversation about choosing an alcohol-free life. We talk about how sobriety becomes something ...
This is What Happy Sobriety Looks Like! - Bri's Story
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bri is a sober mom from Indiana who’s here to flip the script: sobriety isn’t something to whisper about—it’s something to celebrate out loud....
The Zero-Proof Revolution in Milwaukee
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick is the founder of Zero Proof Pass, Milwaukee’s first non-alcoholic passport program, launched in July 2025. Based in downtown Milwaukee, he ...
From Collapse to Comeback: Frank Scarso’s Story of Recovery
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Frank Scarso lost everything to alcohol and drug addiction—his marriage, his children, his home, and his career. After a 20-year run on Wall Street ...
What if it's not too late? - Polly's Story
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Polly Lovell is a UK-based sober and life coach who stopped drinking at 57 and proved it’s never too late to change your life. Now, she supports oth...
Chaos in a Mason Jar: Rebuilding a Life After Alcohol
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Erica is a chef, homesteader, and founder of Chaotic Canning Co.—a small-batch canning company and apothecary she built from the ground up after nea...
From Dry January to Something More
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Sober New Yorker, Melissa talks with Casey McGuire Davidson — Life & Sobriety Coach and host of the Top 100 mental health...
Beyond the Binge: Conversations on Life, Loss & Recovery
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Colleen ___ is a commercial fisherwoman of more than 30 years, a writer, and a woman who rebuilt herself from the deepest kind of loss. After losing h...
A Heart Finally Healing - Lis' Story
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt conversation, Liz shares her journey from a chaotic life filled with addiction to finding sobriety and healing. She discusses her ch...
From Chaos to Calling: How Addiction Became Mitch’s Superpower
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mitch — known as Mitch Motivates on Instagram — is the author of My Addiction My Superpower and a powerful voice in the recovery community. Though...
When a rockstar gets sober - Chester's story
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chester, a Montréal musician, spiraled into addiction through years of heartbreak, anxiety, and hard-partying tours. Alcohol and drugs nearly destroy...
When the Sober Butterfly Gets Tired of Flying - Nadine's Story
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nadine, known to many as The Sober Butterfly, is a proud New Yorker, educator, podcaster, and expert sober traveler who’s been living alcohol-free f...
When Sobriety Becomes Sisterhood: My Conversation with Megan Wilcox
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Megan Wilcox is the founder of the SobahSistahs Empowerment Club, where she helps women embrace alcohol-free living with confidence, joy, and sisterho...
When You Can’t Stay Silent: How to Help Someone You Love Who’s Drinking Too Much
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa is a women’s empowerment and running coach based in upstate New York. Through her coaching and her Ella Go Podcast, she inspires women to find ...
The Art of Recovery with Sean Daniels
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Melissa sits down with playwright and director Sean Daniels, the creative force behind The White Chip and Executive Director of the R...
Surviving the Unthinkable: How sobriety saved Dr. Sheri Lake's life
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just 30 days after quitting drinking, Dr. Sheri Lake survived a head-on collision that nearly took her life. That experience not only deepened her sob...
Meetups That Matter: My Toronto Journey with Brad McLeod
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Melissa and Brad share the magic of the very first Sober Motivation Community in-person meetup in Toronto, Canada. After years of con...
“Half a Hundred Episodes, 54 Years of Grit”
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m celebrating two milestones: my 50th episode and my 54th birthday. I’m reflecting on three birthdays—my "crashing" 19th, ...
Beneath the Surface: The Case for Psychedelics in Emotional Healing
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Melanie Curtis is a world-record skydiver turned keynote speaker and peak performance coach with over 12,000 jumps and 30 years of experience leading ...
"Sober Is the New Cool with Kim Bellas"
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Bellas is the inspiring founder of Sober Is the New Cool, a global movement redefining what it means to live alcohol-free. Her journey began when ...
Unbottled NYC: Big Apple Vibes, Zero Proof Living
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Hechtman is a certified life coach, content creator, and founder of Sober in Central Park—a vibrant community redefining what it means to liv...
“A Craft-Free Birthday: Steve Turns 58 and Celebrates Sobriety”
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve is a Sarasota, Florida–based Physical Therapist Assistant who once lived and breathed the craft beer lifestyle. What started as a hobby turned...
Sobriety, science, and a second chance - Kate's Story
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Vitela is a Certified Addiction and Mental Health Nurse and the founder of Rewired Sober. As a sobriety coach and podcast host, she helps people ...
Beyond My Comfort Zone: Year Two Alcohol-Free
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, I’m celebrating two years alcohol-free and sharing what truly came alive for me in year two. I open up about my three biggest ...
Rehab, Relapse, Repeat—Then Recovery: Ali’s Story
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ali, from Long Island, New York, is living proof of the transformation that’s possible through recovery. After years of struggle and multiple stints...
“The Exit Before Impact: Opting out before it all goes down” - Abby's Story
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abby Calabrese – Podcast Host, Content Creator & Alcohol-Free Rule BreakerAbby Calabrese is a podcast host, content creator, and unapologetic vo...
Loud and Sober: Kat got sober, got loud and got her life back!
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kat made the courageous decision to share her sobriety journey publicly just three days after putting down her last drink. What began as an act of acc...
Sober Before the Spiral: Yonah’s Story
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Born and raised on Long Island, New York, Yonah is a proud alum of the University of Vermont and a graduate of Hofstra Law School. In his mid-30s, he ...
"I Didn’t Believe It Either: Real Talk with a Sober Dad" - Todd Kinney
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Todd is an attorney and author who lives in Omaha, NE with his wife, four kids and three wiener dogs. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, golf, han...
"Destiny's Self-Love Legacy - Reclaiming mine, protecting theirs"
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Destiny is a 27-year-old girl mom from North Carolina who’s on a mission to break the cycle of addiction and generational trauma. She got sober on M...
“From Rock Bottom to Radical Honesty” - Mike's Story
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Savidant drank for over 30 years, with the habit becoming a daily ritual after his divorce. What started as a coping mechanism quietly evolved in...
“Rising with Gabe” From setbacks to strength—this is what resilience in recovery looks like
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gabe shares his powerful journey from slipping to standing tall. A proud West Texan and member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Gabe began ...
“Built in Brooklyn: Alvin Jones”
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alvin Jones went from battling addiction to leading boardrooms—and never looked back. Now 25+ years sober, this Brooklyn-born strategist, NYU Stern ...
"British Booze Culture Meets The Sober New Yorker"
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, I take you across the pond to London, where I spent a week with my daughter soaking up the sights—and observing just how deepl...
“Recovery Isn’t Passive—Josh Proves It Works When You Do”
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A daily drinker for over 30 years, Josh is proud to say that as of this podcast recording, he isover 15 months alcohol free! Josh attributes much of h...
Nowhere to Run: Morgan’s Journey to Sobriety
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After drinking heavily from 2011-2022, Morgan chose sobriety on October 15, 2022 at the age of 31. After relocating across the country twice in 12 mon...
Unapologetically Clear: Jane’s Story of Radical Self-Trust and the Choice to Live Alcohol-Free
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am joined by Jane, who proves you don't have to hit rock bottom to decide you're worth a life free of alcohol fueled drama.Jane Ballar...
Let's talk Sober Travel!
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am joined by Liz, a Santa Barbara native and former tech career woman who decided at age 33 to start a new career in psychology. She is curren...
Solo Episode: BE BOLD - in New Orleans!
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello my faithful listeners,Join me today as I tell you about the retreat I took part in last weekend in "Drunk Disneyland" New Orleans! Have you ever...
Meet Megan: Mama, Yogi and sober SEVEN years!
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Megan Swan is an integrative wellness coach, author, and podcast host. She works with high impact women globally who know that wellness-alignment is t...
Meet Melissa - a fellow Wisconsin BadA$$ who decided it was time for the booze to GO!
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Born & raised in Appleton, WI Melissa graduated from UW Platteville with a degree in Forensic Investigation. She lived & worked in northern VA...
Sober Curious? Renee just might be the coach for you!
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Renée began her sober curious journey Sept of 2023 after deep diving into her nutrition and weight lifting practice. She comes from a sports and fitn...
Meet Luke, sober for 6 years and constantly improving!
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is Luke, father of daughter Reagan- 9 and son Ryan - 6.He grew up in Westerly, RI and still lives there today. He was the youngest of 3 and has a...
Morgaine's coaching program got her much more that certified, it also got her SOBER!
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Morgaine is is a certified coach helping women break free from feeling stuck and create a life by their own design. Through her own journey of transfo...
Vanessa comes full circle in sobriety AND love!
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Vanessa! Another sober badass from Lake Tahoe. Follow her journey of being a party girl hanging with her friend and co-worker Matt, to finally ad...
Katie B. your AF Empowerment Coach for teens
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'm Katie and I just celebrated TWO years alcohol free! Life is sooooooo good and I am so happy I am no longer numbing myself from the raw amazing-nes...
Season 1 Finale - Christmas and Coaching
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Twenty episodes!!!! Today, it's just me talking about navigating the holidays and what it would look like to have me as your alcohol free coach. Than...
Meet Mary the Original BadA$$ B*tch!
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm sitting down with one of the biggest badasses I know! Mary is a first generation woman born into a big Irish family that had plenty of drink...
Ashlee decides to try out a sober chapter (and loves it!)
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am sitting down with Ashlee. We dive into her parents divorce and her Mom's subsequent alcohol use. A health scare and hospital stay for her M...
Jason ponied up for Dry January in 2023 and something magical happenned
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am joined by Jason. He is a father and business owner in the Philly area. When he committed to Dry January, he had no idea how rich and fulfil...
Let's talk Mommy Wine Culture BS!
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm joined by my friend Amy, fellow coach and lactation consultant. Hear how she knew it was time to move alcohol out of her life when her side ...
Emily uses Ketamine therapy to conquer Bi-polar disorder AND Alcohol addiction
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me today to chat with Emily about her decision to use ketamine treatments to combat her Bi-polar disorder which also, in turn completely took awa...
Madison proves you can be AF in your 20's and still have fun!
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Madison, a fitness professional and my youngest guest so far. Hear how drinking was weighing on her mental health and not serving her. She proves...
Alli ditched alcohol AND her corporate job
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Alli ditched alcohol, it brought her life and priorities into focus, which ultimately led to ditching her corporate job. Today she coaches women ...
Ryan celebrates his one year of sobriety and an amazing new life
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am joined by my friend Ryan. After years of struggling with drinking it all came to a head with multiple trips to the hospital, his wife's...
Marla gave herself a one year break from alcohol and decided to keep going!
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I sit down with Marla to discuss Mommy Wine culture, those excruciating hangovers and why ditching the booze has turned into one of the best dec...
Meet Jackson, a self proclaimed "alcoholic who's never had a drink"
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're taking things in a slightly different direction today. Join me as I sit down with Jackson as he discusses why he made the decision at a ver...
One year alcohol FREE!!!
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me today as I reflect on all the incredible ways my life has changed since ditching the booze a year ago. There are SO many! Maybe you're thi...
Sobriety gives Stephanie a new life
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am joined by a fellow "Sconnie" and friend Stephanie! Listen to her comeback story of getting out of Wisconsin bars and living a ful...
Simmone talks career pressure and family stigma in sobriety
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am joined by the lovely Simmone who recenty celebrated her first year of sobriety. I had the pleasure of meeting her in person on a recent sob...
Amanda celebrates one year and a new life!
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me today as I sit down with Amanda, a pint-sized Bada$$ who kept coming back and showing up until she finally made sobriety her B*tch! She ditch...
Life is Happy Go Sober with Lexi
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show we have Lexi. Listen in as she recalls the days leading up to her last drink on March 1st, 2023. Hear how she battled postpartum dep...
Lindsay finds sobriety strength in community
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me today as I sit down with Lindsay, who is currently under 90 days sober. We will discuss how important community is in sobriety as well as how ...
Meet Jenn aka the Sober Fit Mom
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I sit down with Jenn to discuss what led to her quitting drinking nearly FIVE years ago. Come along as we hear the importance of her fitness rou...
The Man Behind the Woman
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show we have my husband John. John made the badass decision to stop drinking shortly after I embarked on my sober journey. Join us, as I ...
Get to know me!
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of my new podcast! I thought to kick things off you should know a little bit about me and my story. I AM The Sober New Y...